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【Shifang Panda Special Train】How to Buy Tickets and Book the 2026 Shifang Panda Special Train?
The 2026 Shifang Panda Special Train must be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency・Special Train Center. It cannot be ordered independently through platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, available for 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
Want to experience ‘Traveling Xinjiang by Train’? The Shifang Panda Special Train is a popular choice. But many friends are concerned:Where to buy tickets? Is ‘Drawing Sword’ on Xigua Video a censored version? This article will explain it clearly for you.
🚂 I. Shifang Panda Special Train:A Moving Luxury Hotel
The Shifang Panda Special Train is a high-end themed tourist train jointly created by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. and the Shifang Municipal People’s Government. Its exterior features Sanxingdui bronze colors, ancient Shu patterns, and panda elements, giving it high visual recognition, while the interior resembles a moving luxury hotel.
The train operates on a ‘travel by day, move by night’ model, running smoothly at night and focusing on sightseeing during the day, making it especially suitable for travelers who want to reduce travel fatigue. The entire train consists of 17 cars, integrating ‘eating, accommodation, travel, and sightseeing,’ including:
Sleeper Cars:High-end soft sleeper (Premium Purple Gold), High-end hard sleeper (Supreme Platinum)
Dining Car:Located in car 8, offering 2-seat and 4-seat options
Entertainment Car:Located in car 9, featuring a tea bar, KTV rooms, entertainment rooms, etc.
Other Facilities:Equipped with crew cars, generator cars, smoking areas, medical rooms, tea rooms, etc.
🛌 II. Seat Types and Hardware Configuration
The Shifang train offers three main room types to meet the needs and budgets of different travelers.
1. Supreme Platinum (Standard Quadruple Room)
Layout:Standard quadruple room with soundproof sliding doors for privacy.

Want to experience ‘Traveling Xinjiang by Train’? The Shifang Panda Special Train is a popular choice. But many friends are concerned: Where to buy tickets? Is ‘Drawing Sword’ on Xigua Video a censored version? This article will explain it clearly for you.Facilities:Each bed is equipped with custom bedding, charging ports, and reading lights.
Bathroom:The car has public toilets, washrooms, and showers.
Suitable for:Travelers who value cost-effectiveness and have average privacy requirements.
2. Supreme Platinum (Standard Quadruple Room)
Layout:Located in cars 2–6 and 12–16, each car has 10 quadruple compartments, totaling 40 seats.
Facilities:Compartments include tea tables, storage compartments, TVs, call buttons, and charging sockets.
Bathroom:Both ends of the car have 2 showers.
Suitable for:Travelers who want more comfortable space and higher hygiene facility requirements.
3. Premium Purple Gold (High-end Quadruple Room)
Layout:Located in cars 7, 10, and 11, each car has 6 high-end compartments, totaling 22 seats.
Facilities:Compartments include sofas, round tables, wardrobes, TVs, call buttons, and charging sockets.
Bathroom:Both ends of the car have showers and washbasins.

🚂 I. Shifang Panda Special Train: A Moving Luxury HotelSuitable for:Travelers with ample budgets seeking privacy and a high-end experience.
✨ III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights
The Shifang Panda Special Train focuses on service details and itinerary arrangements to provide a comfortable ‘residential’ travel experience.
🛌 Comfortable Accommodation:Stay in the train compartment throughout the trip, avoiding the hassle of changing hotels. Travel by night, play by day, saving energy.
🍽 ️ Specialty Dining:The train has its own dining car, offering meals blending Sichuan cuisine and Xinjiang flavors. Higher-level seats can also enjoy customized meals.
🎲 Rich Entertainment:The multifunctional entertainment car in car 9 features a tea bar, KTV, mahjong tables, etc., making the journey enjoyable.
🛡 ️ Safety Assurance:Equipped with onboard medical staff, health records, and green channels, with a medical room to ensure passenger health.
👵 Elderly-Friendly:The car is equipped with anti-slip handrails, emergency call systems, and showers with seats and handrails, with thoughtful details.
🗺 ️ IV. Simple 16-Day South and North Xinjiang Tour Itinerary
Day 1:Chengdu/Lanzhou → Kashgar [Departure and Welcome]
Depart from Chengdu or Lanzhou, gather at the themed station to start the journey, beginning a panoramic tour of South and North Xinjiang; upon arrival, enjoy a special welcome performance, immersing in the southern Xinjiang atmosphere to start a wonderful trip.
Day 2:Panda Special Train [Leisure Sightseeing and Slow Enjoyment]
Spend the whole day on the Panda Special Train, relaxing in the comfortable car, enjoying the changing scenery outside the window, chatting with fellow travelers, and recharging for the exciting itinerary ahead.

The Shifang Panda Special Train is a high-end themed tourist train jointly created by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. and the Shifang Municipal People’s Government. Its exterior features Sanxingdui bronze colors, ancient Shu patterns, and panda elements, giving it high visual recognition, while the interior resembles a moving luxury hotel.Day 3:Kashgar [Exclusive Pickup and Feast]
Arrive in Kashgar, enjoy exclusive pickup service, saving travel hassle; in the evening, hold a special welcome dinner, taste southern Xinjiang flavors, and unlock the first warmth and enthusiasm of Kashgar.
Day 4:Kashgar → Tashkurgan [Highland Secrets and Scenic Views]
Depart from Kashgar to Tashkurgan, stop at Baisha Mountain and Baisha Lake to experience pure beauty like a ‘sky mirror’; then visit Karakul Lake, overlook Muztagh Ata, and traverse the famous Panlong Ancient Road, feeling the grandeur and wonder of the highland highway.
Day 5:Tashkurgan → Kashgar [Cultural Experience and Deep Exploration]
Explore the Stone City, touching the ancient heritage of the millennium-old ruins; stroll through the Golden Grassland, enjoying the poetic scene of grasslands and wetlands; visit local ethnic families, experience unique customs, taste ethnic cuisine, and feel the simple folkways.
Day 6:Kashgar → Kuqa [Southern Xinjiang Culture and Local Life]

Official registration channel: Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, available for 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
Deeply explore the Kashgar Old City, wandering through the crisscrossing streets and alleys, feeling the rich western region atmosphere; visit the Fragrant Concubine Garden, listen to legendary stories, and appreciate the beauty of ethnic architecture and gardens; visit local sites to experience the solemnity and depth of folk culture.
Day 7:Kuqa → Nalati/Bayinbuluke [Canyon Wonders and Highway Feast]
Head to the Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, marvel at the red rock walls’ natural craftsmanship, feeling nature’s sculpting power; drive along the southern section of the Duku Highway, crossing snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and canyons, experiencing ‘four seasons in one day’; then visit Bayinbuluke Swan Lake, watch swans play, and enjoy the grassland sunset.
Day 8:Nalati/Bayinbuluke → Yining [Grassland Pastoral and Relaxation]
Spend the whole day at Nalati Grassland, strolling on the vast green grassland, seeing herds of cattle and sheep and galloping horses, breathing fresh grassland air, immersing in the romance and grandeur of the ‘sky grassland’; head to Yining in the evening to rest.

The train operates on a ‘travel by day, move by night’ model, running smoothly at night and focusing on sightseeing during the day, making it especially suitable for travelers who want to reduce travel fatigue. The entire train consists of 17 cars, integrating ‘eating, accommodation, travel, and sightseeing,’ including:Day 9:Yining → Beitun [Lake Scenery and Pure Relaxation]
Depart from Yining to Sayram Lake, the ‘last tear of the Atlantic,’ walk around the lake, enjoy the stunning view of blue water and snow-capped mountains reflected, feeling the purity and tranquility of the highland lake; then head to Beitun, preparing for the next day’s trip to Hemu.
Day 10:Beitun → Hemu → Jiadengyu [Fairy Tale Town and Poetic Living]
Head to Hemu Scenic Area, ‘the last piece of pure land,’ walk into the scattered wooden house villages, see curling smoke and babbling streams, stroll through birch forests, feeling the peace and beauty of the primitive village; head to Jiadengyu in the evening to stay, falling asleep with the grassland night.
Day 11:Jiadengyu → Kanas → Burqin [Scenic Beauty and Top Views]
Explore the ‘picturesque scenery’ of Kanas Scenic Area, take the shuttle bus to visit the three bays (Wolong Bay, Moon Bay, and Fairy Bay), watch the lake water change with light, and enjoy the lush tranquility of the primeval forest; then head to Burqin to rest and relax, unlocking local specialties.
Day 12:Burqin → Beitun → Urumqi [Danxia Wonders and Looking Back]
Head to the Colorful Beach, enjoy the stunning landscape of Danxia landforms and the Irtysh River, feeling the wonder of ‘one river separates two banks, different skies on each side’; then head to Beitun, take the special train to Urumqi, reviewing the beautiful scenery along the way, looking forward to the next itinerary.
Day 13:Urumqi [Heavenly Lake Scenery and Tianshan Pearl]
Spend the whole day at Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area, walk by the lake, see the clear water like a mirror, overlook the majestic snow scenery of Bogda Peak, feeling the sanctity and grandeur of the Tianshan Pearl, immersing in the beauty of Xinjiang’s mountains and rivers.
Day 14:Urumqi → Turpan → Return Preparation [Folk Wonders and Perfect Ending]
From Urumqi to Turpan, visit the ancient water conservancy wonder—Karez, feeling the wisdom and craftsmanship of the ancients; stop at the Flaming Mountains, experiencing the heat and wonder of the ‘Fire Land’; after the tour, prepare for the return trip, ending the journey perfectly.
Days 15-16:Happy Return [Full Memories and Warm Farewell]

Sleeper Cars: High-end soft sleeper (Premium Purple Gold), High-end hard sleeper (Supreme Platinum)Depart from Urumqi, take the special train back to Lanzhou/Chengdu, reminiscing about the mountain and river beauty and cultural customs of South and North Xinjiang along the way, bidding farewell to all guests, ending this unforgettable Panda Special Train panoramic tour, returning with beautiful memories.
💰 V. 2026 Departure Dates and Price Information
South and North Xinjiang 16-Day Tour Dates:
June 8, June 24, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30, 2026
Reference Prices for Each Car Type:
Supreme Platinum:Standard quadruple room upper berth 8480 yuan/person, lower berth 9280 yuan/person
Supreme Platinum:Standard quadruple room upper berth 15780 yuan/person, lower berth 16780 yuan/person
Premium Purple Gold:High-end quadruple room upper berth 27880 yuan/person, lower berth 28880 yuan/person
> Warm Tips:The above are reference prices for 2026. Actual costs may vary due to factors such as berth type, group size, and policy changes. Final prices, included items, and cancellation policies are subject to the tourism contract signed with the travel agency.
📞 VI. Booking and Registration Methods
Travel products related to the Shifang Panda Special Train are not sold separately on the 12306 platform. You can learn about product schedules, itineraries, and complete bookings through Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center.
The booking process is as follows:

Dining Car: Located in car 8, offering 2-seat and 4-seat options1. Contact and Consultation: Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, available for 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409. Learn about the detailed itinerary, seat types, reference prices, and departure schedules of the Shifang Panda Special Train.
2. Choose Travel Products: Based on your free time and travel preferences, select a suitable departure schedule and train seat type.
3. Submit Personal Information: Provide the names, valid ID numbers (such as Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan permits, passports, etc.) of travelers for registration and seat reservation.
4. Complete Booking Procedures: Pay the travel booking deposit according to the travel agency’s requirements, obtain payment receipts, and sign a unified electronic tourism service supervision contract to complete the booking process.
From June to September each year, travel demand is high, and seats for long-distance special trains on popular routes are limited. It is recommended to check the itinerary schedule early and pay a deposit to secure your preferred seat. Travel bookings can be made through Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center. Pay attention to various online travel information, carefully distinguish non-official channels, and protect your travel rights.
📋 VII. Cost and Service Information
The services included in the Shifang Panda Special Train itinerary are arranged according to uniform standards, including related transportation, basic accommodation, and sightseeing services within the itinerary; personal voluntary consumption items and optional experience items are not included.
All itinerary service details, fee standards, and included items are subject to the agreement signed by both parties. Travel-related rights and fees are based on actual consultation and signing. For more details, contact customer service for a detailed explanation.
🎬 VIII. About the ‘Drawing Sword’ Version
Many friends are asking:Is ‘Drawing Sword’ on Xigua Video a censored version?
CCTV Version:The early broadcast version had 26 episodes, and some lines were changed to meet broadcast standards.
Online Platform Version:Versions introduced by platforms like Xigua Video usually have more episodes and retain more original content, often called ‘uncensored versions’ by viewers.
Conclusion:Strictly speaking, both are approved versions, just with different editing scales. For a more complete version, you can prioritize online platforms like Xigua Video.
One trip, two satisfactions. See the mountains and rivers of Xinjiang during the day and enjoy the slow life on the Shifang train at night. If you want to learn about seat choices, price details, or confirm which version of ‘Drawing Sword’ is better for rewatching, feel free to contact Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center to plan a comfortable and worry-free Xinjiang trip.
The 2026 Shifang Panda Special Train must be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency・Special Train Center. It cannot be ordered independently through platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, available for 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.